Recipe: Aperol Snow Cone
Our favorite spritz ingredient shows up in a grown-up snow cone
Who didn't love a cold, frosty snow cone as a kid? Now's the time to bring back the nostalgia with an adult twist on the dessert. Inspired by our favorite summer cocktail, the Aperol Spritz, this snow cone is topped with a ginger-and-mint syrup spiked with the Italian liqueur. It's a bitter, sweet and refreshing way to end a meal on a hot day.
Snow cones not your thing? Add four ounces of sparkling wine, and you've turned this treat into a slushie cocktail perfect for summer.
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Recipe from the Tasting Table Test Kitchen
Aperol Snow Cone
A sweet syrup of ginger and mint is mixed with bitter Aperol to top a refreshing adult snow cone.
Prep Time
5
minutes
Cook Time
5
minutes
servings
4
to 6 servings
Total time: 10 minutes
Ingredients
- ½ cup sugar
- ¼ cup water
- 3 mint sprigs
- 1 lime, zested with a peeler
- One 1-inch piece ginger, sliced
- ½ cup Aperol
- Finely crushed ice, for serving
- Lime wedges, for serving
Directions
- In a small saucepan, combine the sugar, water, mint, lime zest and ginger over medium-high heat. Bring the mixture to a simmer and continuously stir until the sugar has completely dissolved, 2 minutes. Remove from the heat and allow to cool completely.
- Strain the mixture and reserve the syrup in a small bowl. Stir in the Aperol to incorporate.
- Pour 2 to 3 tablespoons of syrup over each cup of crushed ice, then serve with lime wedges.
Nutrition
| Calories per Serving | 95 |
| Total Fat | 0.1 g |
| Saturated Fat | 0.0 g |
| Trans Fat | 0.0 |
| Cholesterol | 0.0 mg |
| Total Carbohydrates | 20.8 g |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.9 g |
| Total Sugars | 17.2 g |
| Sodium | 6.4 mg |
| Protein | 0.5 g |
The information shown is Edamam’s estimate based on available ingredients and preparation. It should not be considered a substitute for a professional nutritionist’s advice.
